Gallant says he absolutely considered using Gusev in the series but basically said in the end it came down to the fact that he didn't fully know the systems and it wasn't worth the risk. Opted for Pirri and he thought he played great in Game 7.

Brandon Pirri says the number 1 thing he's looking for is a chance to play in the NHL. He likes the Vegas organization, likes the connection to Chicago (his family lives there), but the focus is clear, go where he will be on an NHL roster.